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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1946

Page

6

Altar Vows Mark Wedding of Miss Mackinnon and Lieut July

The ceremony at Church of the Good Shepherd united Miss Alice Patricia Mackinnon and Lieut Robert William July with Rev. Sydney J. Browne officiating. Miss Florence Turnbull served as maid of honor, bridesmaids wore chartreuse, and guests included Mackinnon and July families. A reception followed at the Mackinnon home before the couple’s Bethlehem, Pa. departure for their country home.

Good Shepherd Church Alice Patricia Mackinnon Church of the Good Shepherd Sydney J. Browne Clinton N. Mackinnon Robert William July PR. H. July New York City Garcenias Florence Turnbull Chicago Dick Mackinnon Wendell H. Davidson Jack Fulton Dayton Bride Mackinnon Utah Place

Carleton Calkin Guest Speaker For Pallas Club

Ohio University faculty member Carleton Calkin spoke on his recent work in military intelligence in Latin America at the Pallas Club meeting held April 27 at the Woman's Faculty Club. The next Pallas Club gathering is set for May 11 at Mrs. W F Copeland's home.

Carleton Calkin Pallas Club Ohio University Department of Military Intelligence Latin America Woman's Faculty Club W.F. Copeland

Personal notices from Athens area residents update

M Sgt Norman E Beard instructor at Ohio University has bought a home on Canaan Pike Route Three Athens. Mr and Mrs Beard and their son Richard reside at 1980 Mr and Mrs Gordon K Bush returned from a week in New York City. Mrs M A Garner spent Easter here with husband in VA admin office. Mrs Garner teaching in Zanesville. Mrs Osa Chadwick returned home after five weeks in Alexandria caring for ill relative. Her son Francis Colley slowly convalescing at New Marshfield Road. Mrs Charles E Price of Columbus visited sisters in Sheltering Arms Hospital and 327 S State St.

Roger Conner Svth Detroit Ohio University Pi Beta Phi Sorority Ne Aury Air Field Hrannis Bethlehem Ms. Jute Norman E. Beard Canaan Pike Route Three Athens M Set Mrs. Beard Richard Gordon K. Bush New York City Mr. Bush American Newspaper Publishers’ Association M. A. Garner MM. A. Garner Veterans’ Administration Carnegie Building Garner Homer E. Rodehaver E. State St Osa Chadwick Cs. Congress St Wal Alexandria Vastine Tower Chadwick Tower Francis Colley New Marshfield Road Charles E. Price Columbus Rose Price Blanche Price S. State St Cora Conner Bucyrus Elza Enlow Charles Robinett Lee’ Elliott Mary Weyand Donald Hoffmer Byron Lee Marietta Roe Wingett Donna Lee Charleston Ben Dorsey Ernest Welch Billy Cliff Ross Albany Vera Knowlton Vina Sisson Oria Smith L. A. Tewksbury Billy Welch Darrell Ross T. Barlow Harley Fishbaugh Willard Michael C. L. Ross Ed Michael Mildred Doss Ernest Curtis Virginia Curtis Athens County Fair Jess Vorhes Akron W. D. Whaler Andrews Tewksbury Florida

Club Calendar and Local Society Notes

The May 27 Woman's Music Club guest program rehearsal will be at the Woman's Faculty Club at 7 30 p m. Presbyterian Women’s Association met April 30 at the church. Mildred Cru and Mrs Dorothy Rea assist in McBee Company in the city. Mrs Grim’s band John Crum a member with Arms Air Foxy and Mrs Rea’s husband attended. A wedding at Methodist Church observed Miss Betty Eileen Collins of Springfield. Attendees included George Pennell Jr Delores Collins Collins Jerry Dixon Gibbs and others. The Women’s Auxiliary to meet at the Church of the Good Shepherd for bandage collection for Liberia.

Wna Chorus For Woman's Music Club Mildred Cru Dorothy Rea Department of the McBee Company Grim John Crum Air Foxy George Pennell L. "A. Johnson Day Gross Daesn Collins Maye Springfield Methodist Church Colt Betty Eileen Cllins Kenneth Mumma Sprifield Ann Collins Delores Collins Jerry Dixon Craogpotis Fran . Gibbs Apple Creek Church of the Good Shepherd Vs Church Eee Liberia

Bachelor Club Hears Program On Square Dance

Dr. Arthur Katona of Ohio University spoke to the Bachelor Club on square dance history and folk music. Harald Sauer announced a May 12 square dance at Butterfield farm and a May 5 spaghetti supper at 6 am in the Anchor Room of the Presbyterian Church.

Arthur Katona Ohio University Harald Sauer Toay Katona England

Mary Leu Earich 17th Birthday Party Honor

Mr and Mrs D Earich hosted a birthday gathering at their Millfield home for daughter Mary Leu Earich turning 17. Guests enjoyed games contests singing and dancing followed by ice cream and cake. Grace Wood sent a gift. numerous attendees listed including Donna Leiber Jenne Abdella Dawn Earich Lind ley Ryan Patricia Pettit and others.

Chauncey 7. D. Earich Millfield Mary Leu Earich Eatich Grace Wood Athents Donna Leiber Jenne Abdella Dawn Earich Lind~ley Ryan Patricia Pettit Junior Courtner Robert Keish Mary Lou Kittle Richard Stalder Bgunkie Brown Ruth Ann Howard Bus Boide Ta Ann Lev Thomas Dickerson Ruthie Mae Simpkins Virginia Lanting Tohn Katzenbach Paul Meszaros Toy Vincenti Mary Keish Glenn Chadwell Barbara Wallis Violet Theisen Carolyn Hillen Kedward Snyder Buddy Earich Jack Earich Mary Lou Ebarich

Bishopville News Notes Includes Local Visits and Travels

Bishopville notes describe residents visiting relatives in Akren Barberton and Columbus, summer work in Springfield, and several Sunday gatherings. Included are Mrs. Eva Brooks buying the farm, Miss Alverda Roberts returning from surgery in Columbus, and trips by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Daugherty to visit Pearley Smith.

Bishopville Jessie Wilson T. F. Davis Lena Earl Pough Jatin Glouisier XM Pedicord Orlena Harbert Heblister Mero X P.M. Smith Chidren Akren Ann Barberton Tlarver Norris Victor Norris J.erat Cass Hattie Woon Springfield J. QO. Bloods Renuives Columrbus Robert Kittie East Branch Elton Pedicord Chris Day Columbois Sumer Hame Bishop Ville Eva Brooks Hianche Shepard Farm Elmer Kit Betty Jean Stump Cleveland Frank Daugherty Zanesville Pearley Smith Alverda Roberts University Hospital Columbus

Six Canton Couples Seek Dream Vacation With 583 Pay Checks

Six Canton couples who started pooling 50 cents weekly in 1935 to fund a dream trip will finally depart June 14 for a 16 day tour. The group, including Mr and Mrs Richard Call and the Zagray brothers, planned a westward itinerary from New York to California and back, aided by a $1,000 radio appearance offer.

First Evangelical Church Richard Call S. L. Huffman Zagray Clifford Walter Willam Cali Kenneth Juhan William V. Kinsey Walter Zagray Julian Amsey Mssissippi

Former Dover Nurse Returns After Overseas Service

CHAUNCEY Miss Thomas a former Chauncey resident and daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Arthur Thomas of Circle Hill has returned to the United States after two and a half years overseas as a nurse. She is recovering from a goiter operation and will be stationed at Camp Atterbury in government service as a nurse. Miss Thomas was a guest last week in the home of Mr and Mrs Russell Childress.

Chauncey Miss Thomas Arthur Thomas Circle Hill Camp Atterbury Thomas Russell Childress

Chauncey District Personal and Social News

Chauncey district notes visit relatives and attend funerals. Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Coe Daugherty and Ruth Canton visited Charles Daugherty and George Coe. Mrs Audrey Hunter Logan joined Pauline Daugherty for a funeral of John Shafer. Gracie Noland Barbara Chauncey and Ellen Alva Tanner Nelsonville stayed with Marshall Ward family. Carl Shafer Chauncey spent days in Columbus with Clifford Shafer and Martha Sue. Victor Grinstead Lawton Oklahoma mourns the death of his father John Shafer.

Chauncey Coe Daugherty Ruth Canton Charles Daugherty George Coe Audrey Hunter Logan Ollie Daugherty Daugher Pauline John Shafer Gracie Noland Barbara Ellen Alva Tanner Nelsonville Marshall Ward Carl Shafer Columbus Clifford Shafer Martha Sue Victor Grinstead Lawton Okla

Earl Ward Honored At Sunday Dinner

Chauncey residents Mr and Mrs Archie Rumfield hosted a Sunday gathering in Middleport to honor Earl Ward Jr of Scott Field Illinois on leave. Attending were brothers Donald and Bobby Ward and numerous relatives including Mr and Mrs Thomas Lowery, Miss Barbara Noland, Mrs Gracie Noland, Pvt William J Davies Caren Crowder from Missouri on furlough Miss Betty Ward and Mr and Mrs Marshall Ward and family Also present were the honored guest and Mr and Mrs Rumfield.

Chauncey Archie Rumfield Middleport Pfe Earl Ward, Jr Scott Field, I Thomas Lowery Donald Bobby Ward Chauntex Barbara Noland Gracie Noland William J. Davies Caren Crowder Furlouch Betty Io Ward Marshall Ward Choher Mrs.Rumfield

Russell Childress Family Entertains Sunday

In Chauncey Mr and Mrs Pauissell Childress hosted Sunday dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Gilpert Chidress and family, Mr and Mrs Harold Childress and daughters Gerry and Lynda of Toledo, Mr and Mrs James Aldress and daughter Shirley Kay of Detroit, and Mrs Tish Childress with afternoon guests Mr and Mrs Oscar Thomas and Mr and Mrs Clarence Thomas of Columbus, plus Atixs Trattie Thomas government nurse.

Virginia Thompson and Melvin Moore to wed in Athens

An open wedding announcement states Virginia Thompson of Athens will marry Melvin S. Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry W. Moore of Lower Plas, on Wednesday May 1 at 6 30 p m in Athens Methodist Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.

Chaulncey Virginia Thompson Athens Melvin S. Moore Harry W. Moore Lower Plas Athens Methodist Church

Easter Service Draws Record Attendance in Amesville

Amesville notes record attendance at the combined Sunday School and Church Easter service at the Presbyterian Church. Eight children were baptized as young people and adults joined. special music featured Miss Pauline McDaniel, and an Easter song by Sally Robinson and Barbara Hallowell. The sermon was by Reverend H. M. Tenney.

Amesville Presbyterian Church Pauline McDaniel Ohio University Sally Robinson Barbara Hallowell Geraldine Nagle H. M. Tenney T. J. White Catherine Henry Wilson Hamilton Ohio White Dorothy Mesecher Columbus James Mesecher Joe Walton Barberton Charles McAfee Janet Linsceut Gene Robinson Sheltering Arms Hospital Pomona Grange Harry G. Turner Memorial Hospital Marietta

Albany Social And Personal Entangles Albany Residents And Guests

Albany social notes report multiple family visits Easter gatherings and guests from Bucyrus Columbus Marietta Elyria and Athens. A May 6 revival at Weaver I B Church features Rev A E McVay Rev Olan Downard and Rev D F McVay with special music. Circle Two WSCS Centra Ave Methodist meets Thursday at 8 pm with Mrs S J Scott.

Albany Rohbert Hartman East Fultonham Townhouse Burton Elliott Jimmy Lancaster Carrol Elliott Wilma Lee Elliott Weaver I. B. Church A. E. McVay Olan Downard Georgia Killpatrick Columbus Ed Brooks Frank Bobo James Stack Ruth Starkey Circle Two WSCS Centra Ave Methodist Church S. J. Scott Central Ave

Round About Townspring picnic for Athens County boys

A Phi Delta Theta outing on the east Ohio University athletic grounds hosted thirteen boys from the Athens County Children's Home. They joined in races and games, enjoyed hot dogs, pop, ice cream, and prizes, and the Phi Delt group adopted the boys for future events, emphasizing good behavior and enjoyment.

Red Raymond Leonard Ohio University Phi Delta Theta Fraternity Athens County Weiner John Clark Chillicothe America John Phi Delta Chapter Cincinnati Phi Delta Jim Williams John de Molet Ben Stormes

Troy Students Will Take State Tests

COOLVILLE District notes Troy High School students chosen for the state scholarship tests at Ohio University on May 4. Names include Huffman Griffin Taylor Walden Baker Reed Brafford Cook Hall Holbert Kayser Murrey and others. Also reports senior class trips, WCTU events, church and school notices, births, and local engagements from Coolville and surrounding towns.

Coolville Carthage-troy High School Ohio University Evelyn Huffman Joan Griffin Doris Taylor Jnolia Ann Walden Jack Baker Robert Reed Doris Jean Brafford Mayford Cook Austin Hall James Holbert Mary Jo Kayser Eddie Murrey Marion Gainer Carmelita Pringle FFA FHA Greyhound Washington, D. C Riday Lottridge Hockingport Hall Chapman Carson Boggs Fred Owens Carthage-Troy Methodist Sunday School W.C. Whitlach W. C. Dennis W. C. Whitlach Letha Cecil WCTU Wilma Baily LTL Faye MccGirr Grace Richmond Columbus Mary B. Ervin Roy Gordon D. O. Blake John Davis Sarah Stacy Arthur Scarlett P. A St. Joseph Hospital Parkersburg Ira Kincade D. P. Hughes Clyde Parrish Alda Larson A. H. Parrish W. E. Moore Mary Parrish Belpre H. H. Parrish Delores Sars Marian Walden New York City A. B. White Ruth Bridges Margaret Teisen Zanesville

Cinderella Ball to Star Alvina Rey Orchestra at OU

Ohio University Independents' Association sponsors an informal campus dance titled The Cinderella Ball on Friday May 10 in the Men's Gym from 9 3 to 1. Townspeople invited. A dress prize at midnight includes a complete formal outfit. Prince Charming will escort the winner, with entertainment provided free next day. Tickets available at local shops and diners.

Alvina Rey Ohio University Independents’ Association Prince Charming Philo Strickland Gene Storm Logans Blackmores Music Shop Rex Koons White Crest

Euphemia Chapter of Eastern Star Inspected in Amesville

Nearly 100 members and guests attended the Euphemia Chapter Order of Eastern Star inspection in Amesville on Tuesday evening April 23. Deputy Grand Matron Charlotta L. Keith delivered an address on The Legend of The Dogwood Tree and The Seven Last Words. Carrie Bingham of Kentucky attended and dismissed the chapter. representatives from Beverly Athens Glouster Guysville Chesterhill Bartlett and Harrisonville joined. Light refreshments were served. corsages were given to inspecting officers and candidates.

Euphemia Order of ‘Eastern Star Amesville Charlotta L. Keith Kentucky Carrie Bingham Beverly Athens Glouster Guysville Chesterhill Bartlett Harrisonville Adda Phillips Margaret Sedin

Pressure Gauges To Be Tested In Local Campaign

Gauges on all types of pressure canners will be tested at the Gas Company office on Thursday May 2 from 8:30 a m until 3 p m free service offered by Miss Marjorie Lane idrum home service advisor Owners of pressure canners urged to attend In Nelsonville testing will occur Friday May 3 from 10 30 a m until 2 30 p m Miss Landrum said

Gas Company Marjorie Lane Idrum Home Service Nelsonville Landrum

Also Mentioned on This Page

Presbyterian Womens Association McBee Company Bachelor Club Miss Earich Bishopville News NEA Grand Canyon Yosemite National Park Los Angeles San Francisco Salt Lake City Chivago Mrs. Huffman Dover Hattie Thomas Chauncey District Earl Ward Melvin Moore Harry Amesville News Twna aShiood Rab Iodoral Todorat Atheas Social and Personal By Hazel Finsterwald Troy Eric Stephen Erie, Bridgewater, Jr Children's Hospital Eric Bridgewater Eleanor Hosiery Factory Street Berea Guitar King Alvino Rey OES Fayne Rexall Cline Pharmacy Rexall Drug Store
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